Sy'Rai Smith

Sy'Rai Smith
Born	Sy'Rai Iman Smith (2002-06-16) June 16, 2002 (age 23) Tarzana, Los Angeles, U.S.
Other names	Sy'Rai
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	2020-present
Parents	Brandy Big Bert
Relatives	Ray J (uncle), Willie Norwood (maternal grandfather)

Sy'Rai Iman Smith (born June 16, 2002), also known mononymously as Sy'Rai, is an American singer and songwriter. ^[1]

Early life

Smith was born on June 16, 2002, to American singer and actress Brandy and record producer Robert "Big Bert" Smith. Her parents separated when Smith was one year old. ^[2] In 2011, Smith contributed vocals to the song "My Family" on her family's album, A Family Business .

Career

2020-present: Career beginnings

In July 2020, Smith featured on Brandy's seventh studio album B7 , on the track "High Heels". ^{[3] [4] [5]}

A debut EP was first announced in 2021, with confirmation from Smith herself in 2023 that an EP was coming; however, as of August 2025, no EP has been released. ^{[6] [7]}

In March 2022, Smith was featured on a duet with Brandy; "Nothing Without You" was taken from the soundtrack to the film Cheaper by the Dozen . ^{[8] [9]} In a November 2022 interview with Atlanta Black Star , Smith shared her feelings on people comparing her to her mother, stating, "When you have such a legacy, you do feel a lot more pressure than an upcoming artist that doesn't [...] I just really want people to understand that there is a difference. ... I mean, who wouldn't want to be compared to my mom? ... It is a lot of pressure to exceed someone's expectations when they already set something so high." ^[10]

On May 5, 2023, Smith released her debut solo single, "On My Own". ^{[11] [12]} In late 2023, Smith was featured on "Christmas Gift", a song on Brandy's eighth studio album, Christmas with Brandy . ^{[13] [14]}

In 2024, Smith continued her solo singing career with her second single on April 26, 2024, "Not About You". ^{[15] [16]} Smith released the single "Bad Guy" on December 6, 2024. ^{[17] [18]}

On July 23, 2025, it was announced that Smith would star in the Lifetime film Christmas Everyday, alongside her mother, in her acting debut. ^{[19] [20]}

Personal life

In 2025, Smith graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Business. ^[21]

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and originating album

Title	Year	Album
"At Your Best"	2020	Non-album singles
"On My Own"	2023
"Bad Guy"	2024
"Not About You"

Promotional singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and originating album

Title	Year	Album
"Nothing Without You" (with Brandy)	2022	Cheaper by the Dozen OST

Album appearances

Title	Year	Album
"My Family"	2011	A Family Business
"High Heels"(with Brandy)	2020	B7
"Christmas Gift"(with Brandy)	2023	Christmas with Brandy

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
TBA	Christmas Everyday	Belle	Lifetime television film [19]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	Brandy: Special Delivery	Herself

References

1. "Sy'Rai Iman Smith". IMDb. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
2. "Brandy And Her Husband On The Outs?". Yahoo! Music. LAUNCH Radio Networks. June 27, 2003. Archived from the original on January 18, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
3. Lemoncelli, Jenna (July 31, 2020). "Brandy Duets With Daughter Sy'rai, 18, For First Time On New Track 'High Heels'". Hollywood Life. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
4. Marie, Erika (September 26, 2022). "Brandy To Release "B7" Friday, Discusses Working With 18-Year-Old Daughter On Album". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
5. Corrine, Amber (November 4, 2022). "More Than A Legacy: Sy'Rai Smith Is Paving Her Own Lane". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
6. Fenley, Nick (July 15, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Smith Working On A Music Project, Speculated To Be An EP". Jasmine Brand. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
7. Abraham, Mya (April 26, 2023). "Sy'Rai Reveals Mom, Brandy, As Vocal And Executive Producer Of Her Debut EP". Vibe. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
8. Abraham, Mya (March 17, 2022). "Premiere: Brandy And Her Daughter Sy'Rai Release "Nothing Without You" Duet For New 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Soundtrack". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
9. Samuels, Keithan (March 18, 2022). "Brandy and Her Daughter Sy'Rai Share New Song 'Nothing Without You'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
10. "'It Is a Lot of Pressure to Exceed Someone's Expectations': Sy'Rai Smith Opens Up About the Pressure to Measure Up to Her Mother, Brandy's, Singing Career". Atlanta Black Star. November 18, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
11. "Sy'Rai - On My Own". Spotify. May 5, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
12. Folk, Antwane (May 5, 2023). "Sy'Rai Releases New Single 'On My Own'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
13. Abraham, Mya (December 25, 2023). "This Christmas Is Brandy's, But That's A Humble Flex". Vibe. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
14. Bowenbank, Starr (December 19, 2023). "Brandy Talks First Christmas Album & Working With Daughter Sy'Rai: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
15. Samuels, Keithan (May 1, 2024). "Sy'Rai Releases New Song 'Not About You'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
16. "Sy'Rai - Not About You". Spotify. April 26, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
17. "Sy'Rai - Bad Guy". Spotify. December 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
18. Genai, Shanelle (April 8, 2025). "Why Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Smith Is The Smartest 'Nepo Baby' ...Ever". The Root. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
19. Cordero, Rosy (July 23, 2025). "Brandy Norwood To Star Opposite Daughter Sy'Rai Smith In Lifetime Holiday Movie 'Christmas Everyday'". Deadline. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
20. Samuels, Keithan (July 23, 2025). "Brandy to Star in Lifetime Movie 'Christmas Everyday' With Daughter Sy'Rai Smith". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
21. "Brandy's Daughter Sy'rai Earns Bachelor Degree in Entertainment Business". Urban Bridgez. March 30, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.